Mothers can and do make a difference in the lives of those around them every day. In our experience groups of mothers can make a BIG difference and so the inspiration behind the Mother's Group Challenge is... you! Each month we will plan a Mother's Group Challenge that you can choose to take up. Bear in mind that it's not meant to be done alone, so grab your mummy's group buddies and get it happening together!
Who
We are supporting Agape Home. Agape is situated in Chiang Mai, Thailand and is a home for children with HIV/AIDS. There are currently 80 children in this home. Agape received an award for the most outstanding non Government organisation from the Thailand Government and is a well known example for other orphanages and other care takers come and learn from Agape. Here is their website: http://www.nikkisplace.org/
What
Your Mother's Group Challenge for September 2011 is to provide cloth nappies for Agape! Yes, this orphanage uses cloth nappies!
We have been sending ex demo stock to the home for over 2 years and often receive photos from Australian volunteers of the babies wearing our nappies.
How
Of course, nappies cost money and we don't expect you to go and buy a stash to send to Agape, but here are some things that you CAN do - on your own or as a mother's group!
1. Go through your nappy stash and find a nappy that has rarely (if ever) been used. Do you need it? Really? If not, pop it aside for the nappy pack your group is getting together.
2. Put aside $1 a day to purchase a nappy and have it sent with your group's pack.
3. Do you sew? Have some spare PUL lying around? There are loads of free nappy making patterns online - why not have a sewing bee to make some nappies to send?
4. Ask your favourite retailer if they have any seconds or ex demo stock they can part with.
5. Wipes and flushable liners are also useful.
One-size nappies are best and AI2 or pockets are also optimal because they don't require a cover and dry so quickly. But any new or excellent condition nappies will be gratefully accepted. Please don't send anything you wouldn't put on your own baby.
Where
The nappies can be sent to our Australian volunteer contact who herself makes annual visits to Agape. If however, it is not close to her time of leaving, she will pass it along to another Aussie volunteer to take over - there is someone visiting all the time. Please contact us for the address: info@ozbabytrends.com.au
When
NOW! This month. Resolve to do this for September 2011. Whether you get together once a week, once a fortnight or only once a month; make sure you do it this month. There is no better time for action that today.
Why
Because this is something we can do! Because the children need nappies and because it's fun! I can't tell you how exciting it is to package up a bundle of nappies, knowing they will grace a baby's bottom thousands of kilometres away in an orphange in Thailand.
WHO'S IN?? Let us know how your group decides to tackle the challenge, share your ideas and post photos!
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